I first saw these amazing looking marshmallow nail polish bottles on Pinterest and was obsessed! I knew I just HAD to make them for my daughter's upcoming Fancy Nancy-themed party. It was too perfect! But, when I finally tracked down the recipe, I wasn't thrilled with it - microwaved supermarket icing, coloured, and then used as a marshmallow … [Read more...]
Adventures in Potty Training {+ Free Printables!}
When baby #2 started potty training, I feared that I would get as frustrated as I did with my first child. You see, my oldest went on the potty for the first time at 17 months. It was one of those things where she saw the potty seat I had bought for her (and encouraged her to sit on... just for fun) and decided one day she would like to try it sans … [Read more...]
The Perfect Last-Minute Gift – Sparked Discovery Kit Review & Giveaway
As a Mom of two busy kids, I love finding inventive ways to keep them entertained. My kids love crafts and play-acting, so when I heard about a product that combines those two things, I knew I had to try it! Sparked is the brainchild of Andrea, a mompreneur, and Lara, a teacher, who were inspired by their children's natural curiosity and love of … [Read more...]
Classic Yummy Halloween Treats
We did a lot of baking when I was young - everything from chocolate chip cookies and cakes to brownies and apple crisp. We are a family of bakers by nature, and we were always making dessert for one occasion or another, so we had lots of practice. One of my favourite treats was Rice Krispie squares. I think my Mom loved them too because, not … [Read more...]
Celebrate With Chirp Magazine
Ever since my kids were little, we've had a nightly tradition of reading to them before bed. It has helped instill in them a love of reading and continues to nurture their imaginations. My oldest is five now and, to my amazement, is starting to read to me. So, when she received a subscription to Chirp Magazine last year, I thought she would love … [Read more...]
Unleashing Creativity + Energizer Free Their Imagination Contest
I've always been a creative type... I love fashion, art galleries, drawing, sewing - you name it. So, it's no wonder that my kids love getting creative too. From a very young age, I've had them trying all different sorts of things to expand their imaginations and unleash their innate creativity. This was a painting my daughter did when she was … [Read more...]
Kinder Canada loves Madagascar 3…a crackalackin' sequel!
In my house, Friday is family movie night. We often invite our friends Marty, Alex, Gloria and Melman to join us... in fact, they're the stars of the show. Really! Along with a quartet of mischievous commando penguins, they form the hilarious cast of the hit Madagascar movie series. The first two installments are already in regular rotation - we … [Read more...]
Car Seat Safety Tips and My Son’s New Ride
If I had to describe myself, I’d say I’m a Type-B personality (definitely not Type-A - that’s best left to hubby!). But, when it comes to my children’s safety, I definitely take on some Type-A characteristics. Ever since Baby #1, I’ve been somewhat obsessed with car safety. All I could think of was that this little, tiny body was going to be … [Read more...]
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